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Barnes' Notes on Acts 9:39

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Then Peter arose - See the notes on Luke 15:18. And all the widows - Whom Dorcas had benefited by her kindness. They had lost a benefactress; and it was natural that they should recall her kindness, and express their gratitude, by enumerating the proofs of her beneficence. Each one would therefore naturally dwell on the kindness which had been shown to herself. return to 'Top of Page'
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